Quinoa Bean Bites

These bean bites are tasty and healthy on their own, but are equally as good wrapped in a tortilla with salad! They are a good alternative to falafel (though in my opinion, you can never have too much falafel, so it doesn’t really NEED an alternative). I served these little babies with a baked sweet potato topped with baby spinach leaves and steamed broccoli – with a drizzle of homemade tahini sauce over everything.

Rinse the quinoa and add to a pot with the broth. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for approx 15 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Leave covered for at least 10 minutes or longer then fluff with a fork.

Meanwhile, mash the beans until fairly well mashed but with some texture.

Preheat oven to 350F/180C.

In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, beans and all the remaining ingredients together until well combined.

Using moistened hands, shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls and place on baking trays lined with parchment paper or foil sprayed with oil.

Bake the quinoa-bean bites for approx 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, or until crispy on the outside.